The First Female Pharaoh: Sobekneferu, Goddess of the Seven Stars
Andrew Collins
May 2023 Ā· Simon and Schuster Ā· Narrated by Micah Hanks
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ā¢ Reveals the achievements of Sobekneferu, the political and religious issues of her age, the temples and ruins associated with her, and her continuing impact on ancient Egypt after her reign
ā¢ Discusses Sobekneferuās magical beliefs and practices centered on the crocodile god Sobek, the hippo goddess Neith, and their representation as constellations
ā¢ Examines the modern-day resurrection of Sobekneferu among mystics and occultists of Victorian London, including her role in Bram Stokerās shocking gothic novel, The Jewel of the Seven Stars
Cleopatra. Nefertiti. Hatshepsut. All of them are ancient Egyptian female rulers who rose above their predominantly patriarchal societies to become controllers of a great empire. Missing from this list, however, is Sobekneferu, ancient Egyptās first female ruler. Why was the reign of this powerful woman all but forgotten?
Piecing together the lost history of the first female pharaoh, Andrew Collins presents the first comprehensive biography of Sobekneferu. Using every text and monument that concerns Sobekneferu and her time in power, he examines her achievements as ruler, the political and religious issues of her age, the temples and ruins associated with her, and her continuing impact on ancient Egypt after her reign. He explores her relationship with her brother Amenemhat IV, her sister Neferuptah, and their father Amenemhat III, regarded as one of the most beloved pharaohs of the Middle Kingdom. He examines Sobekneferuās untimely end, the fate of her body, and the cult that developed in her name.
Discussing Sobekneferuās magical beliefs and practices, Collins shows how they centered on the crocodile god Sobek, the hippopotamus goddess Neith, and Sekhmet, the goddess presiding over divine power. He reveals also how Sobekneferuās suspected pyramid was positioned to align with the setting of Eltanin, the brightest star in the constellation of Draco, seen in ancient Egypt as the celestial form of Sobek. Examining the modern-day resurrection of Sobekneferu among the occultists and mystics of Victorian London, Collins shows how she is the true inspiration behind every ancient Egyptian female queen who comes back to life after her tomb is foundāas featured first in Bram Stokerās shocking 1903 novel The Jewel of Seven Stars and later in several modern blockbuster movies.
Revealing how Sobekneferu has left a lasting impact on culture and occulture through the ages despite being nearly erased from history, Collins shows how her continuing legacy is perhaps, ultimately, her true resurrection.
ā¢ Discusses Sobekneferuās magical beliefs and practices centered on the crocodile god Sobek, the hippo goddess Neith, and their representation as constellations
ā¢ Examines the modern-day resurrection of Sobekneferu among mystics and occultists of Victorian London, including her role in Bram Stokerās shocking gothic novel, The Jewel of the Seven Stars
Cleopatra. Nefertiti. Hatshepsut. All of them are ancient Egyptian female rulers who rose above their predominantly patriarchal societies to become controllers of a great empire. Missing from this list, however, is Sobekneferu, ancient Egyptās first female ruler. Why was the reign of this powerful woman all but forgotten?
Piecing together the lost history of the first female pharaoh, Andrew Collins presents the first comprehensive biography of Sobekneferu. Using every text and monument that concerns Sobekneferu and her time in power, he examines her achievements as ruler, the political and religious issues of her age, the temples and ruins associated with her, and her continuing impact on ancient Egypt after her reign. He explores her relationship with her brother Amenemhat IV, her sister Neferuptah, and their father Amenemhat III, regarded as one of the most beloved pharaohs of the Middle Kingdom. He examines Sobekneferuās untimely end, the fate of her body, and the cult that developed in her name.
Discussing Sobekneferuās magical beliefs and practices, Collins shows how they centered on the crocodile god Sobek, the hippopotamus goddess Neith, and Sekhmet, the goddess presiding over divine power. He reveals also how Sobekneferuās suspected pyramid was positioned to align with the setting of Eltanin, the brightest star in the constellation of Draco, seen in ancient Egypt as the celestial form of Sobek. Examining the modern-day resurrection of Sobekneferu among the occultists and mystics of Victorian London, Collins shows how she is the true inspiration behind every ancient Egyptian female queen who comes back to life after her tomb is foundāas featured first in Bram Stokerās shocking 1903 novel The Jewel of Seven Stars and later in several modern blockbuster movies.
Revealing how Sobekneferu has left a lasting impact on culture and occulture through the ages despite being nearly erased from history, Collins shows how her continuing legacy is perhaps, ultimately, her true resurrection.
ā¢ Reveals the achievements of Sobekneferu, the political and religious issues of her age, the temples and ruins associated with her, and her continuing impact on ancient Egypt after her reign
ā¢ Discusses Sobekneferuās magical beliefs and practices centered on the crocodile god Sobek, the hippo g...
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Andrew Collins is a science and history writer who investigates advanced civilizations in prehistory. He is the codiscoverer of a massive cave complex beneath the Giza plateau, now known as āCollinsā Cave.ā The author of several books, including Origins of the Gods and Gƶbekli Tepe: Genesis of the Gods, he regularly appears on radio shows, podcasts, and TV series, including Ancient Aliens, The UnXplained with William Shatner, and Gaia TVās Ancient Civilizations and Deep Space. He lives in Essex, England.
Andrew Collins is a science and history writer who investigates advanced civilizations in prehistory. He is the codiscoverer of a massive cave complex beneath the Giza plateau, now known as āCollinsā Cave.ā The author of several books, including Origins of the Gods and Gƶbekli Tepe: Genesis of th...
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